Obama: Time To "Eat Our Peas" And Pass Debt Deal -- CBS News
President Obama is still seeking the largest deficit reduction deal possible as part of a package deal to raise the debt ceiling, he said in a press conference today.
"I continue to push congressional leaders for the largest possible deal," he said from the White House. "It is possible for us to construct a package that would be balanced, would share sacrifice [and] would involve both parties taking on their sacred cows."
Mr. Obama would not even entertain the notion of failing to get a deal done before the end of the month.
"We are going to get this done by August 2," he said.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
Protesters attack U.S. Embassy in Damascus. U.S. official lashes out at Syria after attack on embassy. Assad loyalists storm U.S. and French embassies in Syria.
Syria: Secret journey around a nation in revolt finds protesters are not flagging. Syrian troops storm central city. Syrian opposition leaders boycott a government dialogue opening.
1 of Iraq's 3 vice presidents resigns.
Israel begins sending back detained activists.
Egypt mobilizes troops after protesters threaten Suez Canal.
Panetta: Iraq needs to crack down on groups attacking troops.
In Iran, sanctions aim at shipping lifeline.
U.S. backs Lebanon on maritime border dispute with Israel.
ASIA
U.S. suspends some aid to Pakistani military.
Malaysian authorities crack down on protesters. After mass arrests, authorities shrug off rare Malaysia protests.
China’s struggle with inflation continues as price index rises.
India: 35 dead and 200 injured in twin rail accidents.
Violent clashes at Bangladesh religious protests.
Japan faces dilemma over nuclear reactors.
Australian industry fights government's carbon tax bill .
AFRICA
Libya: Nato 'will stop as soon as Gaddafi loyalists and rebels begin direct negotiations'.
Libyan rebels must talk to Gaddafi's government-France. U.S. sticks to guns on ousting Libya's Gaddafi.
Uganda charges rebel commander in first war crimes trial.
Despite reservations, U.N. votes to pull Sudan peacekeepers.
Egyptian frustrations with army, government mount.
Senegal suspends Hissene Habre's repatriation to Chad.
Zimbabwe police detain three ministers.
EUROPE
Merkel urges Italy to stick to austerity measures.
Anniversary of Srebrenica massacre marked.
Northern Ireland: Hijacked vehicles used on police in County Antrim riots.
Russia says 128 likely dead in Volga river accident. Russian ship tragedy kills at least 58, 80 missing. Over 100 feared dead after cruise ship sinks in storm on Russia's River Volga.
Turkey urges Cyprus peace deal by early 2012.
Cyprus: Navy chief killed by base munitions blast. Cyprus munitions explosion kills 12. Cyprus explosion knocks out island's electricity plant. Cyprus fire may have killed 15, knocked out 50% power supply.
AMERICAS
Rebel attacks on Colombian towns kill 3, injure scores.
Economy faces a jolt as benefit checks run out.
GOP leaders say they’ve sacrificed enough already on debt negotiations. Debt reduction talks in limbo as clock ticks toward Aug. 2 deadline.
At least 40 killed in Mexico in 24 hours.
Colombia jail break: More than dozen inmates hunted.
Argentine folk singer shot dead in Guatemala.
Bolivian leader: Hugo Chavez's health improving.
Tourist buses attacked in Buenos Aires.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terror tots of the Taliban: Children as young as five training to be Al Qaeda 'martyrs' in secret camp.
US top counter-terrorism official meets Yemeni President.
Muslim activist in Minnesota struggles as one-man counter against lure of terrorism.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
European markets plunge as debt crisis worsens; gold jumps.
News of the World scandal widens. News Corp in crisis, but Rupert Murdoch determined to protect son.
FIFA silent on World Cup 2022 'whistleblower'.
Geithner says hard times to continue for many.
Italian debt adds to fears in Euro zone. Greece, Italy top agenda at EU finance chiefs meeting.
IMF chief calls on US to raise borrowing limit.
No comments:
Post a Comment